Sometimes I forget to clean my brushes after a session so I was looking for cheaper brushes that wouldn't be a huge loss if they got ruined. These are also surprisingly good brushes! I've been using them with oil for years and they are very reliable. (I buy a new set of flats about once every 6 months.) Occasionally the ferule comes loose but I've never had an issue with shedding (which you see a lot with brushes in this economy range). The bristles are nice and snappy but not too firm and if you keep them clean they will stay soft and keep their shape for months!

These are really, really good for the price. I use them all the time. I am hard on brushes, but still like to use something that isn't going to "shed" bristles everywhere. These are sturdy and stand up some a lot of abuse.